The amendment to IDEA in 1997, and the resulting federal
regulations have made it clear, that there are options during the
reevaluation process. Every three years, the IEP team, including the
parent, must determine whether additional data is needed in order to
redetermine eligibility and develop a new IEP. A report is completed on
the discussion of the IEP team with a decision on further testing. A
prior written notice is given to parents outlining whether the student
is eligible for services and whether additional testing will be
necessary.

If additional data is needed by the MET, parent
consent is required before testing. After testing, a report is completed
and the team decides whether to continue services in special education.
A new IEP is written and the placement process is repeated as before.
Or, if the student is no longer eligible, special education services
will stop.